Obituaries

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INDEX

Some obituaries may appear in certain editions of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and not in others. This list shows the names of all people whose obituaries are in at least one edition. For obituaries not in this edition, please see our website, Arkansas Online, at arkansasonline.com/obituaries/.

PULASKI COUNTY

Dawntea Lazasha Arthur, 40, of Little Rock. Vernon Baker, 80, of North Little Rock. David Lee Beebe Jr., 48, of Little Rock. Delma L. Besley, 78, of Jacksonville. Juan Deshun Booth, 36, of Scott. Preston Barney Brown, 54, of Little Rock. Aris E.N. Buckley, infant, of Little Rock. Helen Buzan, 83, of North Little Rock. Addison Day Sr., 68, of Little Rock. Catherine Claire Drilling, 65, of Little Rock. Louis James Foster, 84, of Little Rock. Harry George Hronas, 61, of Little Rock. Wanda Branscum Lingo, 80, of Hensley. William Rodgers, 94, of North Little Rock. James Edward “Jim” Spencer, 80, of Little Rock. Christopher Timoney, 78, of Little Rock. Mike Turner, 54, of Little Rock. Helon Kennedy Wright, 79, of Jacksonville. James Patterson Young, 61, of North Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ANTIOCH

Dennis James Collie, 56.

ARKANA

Betty S. Goforth, 66.

BAUXITE

Shelia Dianne Roberson, 56.

CABOT

Henry Woodson Harris, 78. John Buford Waymack, 90.

CAMDEN

Sadie Micka McLelland-Wactor, 18.

CONWAY

Johnnie Patrick Foreman, 63.

CURTIS

Randy McGrew, 61.

DES ARC

James F. Alverson, 78.

FIFTY-SIX

Farris Lynn Pinkston, 54.

GLENWOOD

Eric D. Cook, 28.

GRAPEVINE

Peggy Holland Webb, 64.

HELENA-WEST HELENA

Wilhelmine V. Jones, 89.

HOLLY GROVE

Lucy Lee Knowles, 90.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE

Abigail Louise Donkersloot, 89.

LONOKE

Susie Mae Bizzell-Coleman, 81.

MALVERN

Owen Rylie, 53.

MARION

William Michael Sulcer, 70.

MOUNTAIN VIEW

Thomas S. Cowan, 70. Margaret E. Snapp, 88.

NORMAN

Alice Pearson, 92.

PINE BLUFF

Steven James Robinson, 67.

ROE

Glenda Jo Stokes, 63.

RUSSELLVILLE

Patricia Ann Martin, 71.

SEARCY

Robert Edwin Ostrom, 70. Reginald John Rutherford, 51.

SPRINGDALE

Dorothy June Sample, 87.

SPRINGFIELD

Dean McCoy, 75.

ST. JOE

JB Cearley, 89. James Henry Ramsey, 94.

STAR CITY

Mary Frances Womack, 79.

STUTTGART

Floyd Ice, 63.

TILLAR

Mitchell Ryan Head, 27.

VIOLA

Lema June Hutson, 65.

WARREN

Steve Taylor, 46.

WINSLOW

Barbara Eugenia (Jolley) Ashbaugh, 75.

OUT-OF-STATE

ADELANTO, Calif.

Ober T. Parker, 64.

FONTANA, Calif.

Marilyn Carroll, 57.

RINGGOLD, Ga.

A.H. Swain, 94.

STELLA, Mo.

John Carrol West, 65.

MEMPHIS

Alberta Stovall-Hollister, 65.

MOUNT JULIET, Tenn.

Deane Williamson, 91.

HOUSTON

Malva M. Tomlinson, 87.

Pulaski County

DAWNTEA LAZASHA ARTHUR of Little Rock, born February 9, 1973 passed away October 26, 2013. She is survived by one son; Brandon Arthur, two daughters; Brianna Arthur, Brinnae Woods, father; Lawerence Barron, mother; Jacquelene Smith, seven sisters; Sheletra Atkins, Shanna Barron, Vashita Barron, Tamara Barron, Crystal Meeks, Tatiana Barron, Adria Newton, special friend; Fabian Abraham, a host of other uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Friday, November 1, 2013 from 1-6 p.m. followed by family hour from 6-7 p.m. Funeral Service will be Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at Gunn Funeral Home. Service entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204. (501) 660-4323.

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•–––––VERNON BAKER, 80, of North Little Rock died October 29th. Survivors include his wife, daughter, sisters Betty Bray of Ward and Wanda McMahan of Alpena. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Friday, November 1st with a graveside service at 11 a.m. at Wattensaw Cemetery in Lonoke County under the direction of Westbrook Funeral Home in Beebe, a Smith Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to The Seeing Eye, Inc., P.O. Box 375, Morristown, N.J. 07963 or any animal-related charity of your choice.

www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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•–––––DAVID LEE BEEBE JR., 48, Little Rock, Ark., formerly of Tucson, Ariz., passed away October 25, 2013 of polycystic kidney disease. David is survived by his mother, Mary J. Walker Beebe; father, David, Sr.; wife, Debbie; brother, Steve (Melinda); nephew, Jacob; nieces, Jordan and Justice Beebe; and a host of other relatives and friends. He also leaves behind his beloved cat, Buddy. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to PKD Foundation, 8330 Ward Parkway, Suite 510, Kansas City, Mo., 64114. Visitation is 5-8 p.m., on Thursday, October 31, at Arkansas Funeral Care. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Friday, November 1, First Presbyterian Church in North Little Rock. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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•–––––DELMA L. BESLEY, age 78, of Jacksonville passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. She is survived by her daughter, Sicily “Sissy” Ann Besley, one son, James “Jimmy” D. Besley and her loving grandchildren. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory, (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.moorejacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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•–––––JUAN DESHUN BOOTH was born May 13, 1977 to Jeweline and Sylvester Booth in Little Rock, Arkansas. Juan departed this life on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, due to complication from his battle with Sickle Cell Anemia.

Juan was preceded in death by his mother, Jeweline Booth; and his brother James Cotton Jr. He leaves to cherish his memories his father, Sylvester (Erma) Booth of Russellville Ark.; sisters, Bryndalyn (Edward) Roberts of Scott, Ark., Rita Jones, Vickie Booth of Little Rock, Alecia (Justin) Petty of Japan; brothers, Sylvester (LaTarsha) Booth Jr. of Little Rock, Derrick Booth of North Little Rock; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends; and a special friend, Roshunna Green of Conway.

Services are Thursday, October 31 at 11 a.m. at Arkansas Funeral Care. Visitation is one hour preceding services. www. arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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•–––––LT. COL. (RETIRED) PRESTON BARNEY BROWN, born 31 July, 1959 at Cambridgeshire, England, passed away 25 October, 2013 in Little Rock, Ark. He was a loving son, brother and uncle.

He is survived by his mother and father, Maureen & J.P. Brown of Cabot, his sisters, Maureen Hall of Round Rock, Texas, Grace Carmichael of Decature, Ala., Jane Brown of Cabot, Paula Price and Amy Brown of Jacksonville as well as eleven nieces and nephews.

He served in the Air National Guard from 1982 until May 2011. He served with the 123rd Recon Tech Squad, LRAFB, Ark. until he was called to active duty 3 October, 1992. He completed Squadron Officers School at Maxwell AFB, Ala. and the U.S. Marine Corps Command and Staff College with a degree of Master of Military Studies at Quantico, Va. He was an Eagle Scout and a Vigil Member of the Order of the Arrow.

A Rosary will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 31st with visitation following from 7-8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, NLR, Ark. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 1st at the funeral home chapel. –––––

•–––––ARIS E.N. BUCKLEY, 8 months of Little Rock, Ark. passed October 25, 2013. Aris was preceded in death by brother: Darel J. Bowden, grandfathers: Lee E. Smith and Bobby R. Buckley, great grandfather; Willie Jones and cousin: Phillip Smith. Precious memories of Aris will be long cherished and remembered in the hearts and minds of her parents: Rashawn Buckley and Siriwan Smith-Buckley, sisters: Heaven Williams, Sirimara Buckley, and her twin Navaeh Buckley (Oh what a bond they shared); grandmothers: Margurite Smith and Lynetta Buckley, great grandmother: Mae Jones; aunts: Sonja (Willie) Coleman, Thelma (Terry) Mitchell, and Jada (Fernandez) Jackson Sr.; uncles: Taurean (Danique) Buckley, Lee E. Smith, and Terry E. Smith. Homegoing celebration November 1, 2013, 11 a.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, 1851 Howard Street, Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 945-9922. Online guestbook http://www.superiorfuneralservices.com/. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

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•–––––HELEN ELIZABETH BUZAN, 83, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away Friday, October 25, 2013 at Robinson Health Care Center. Helen is preceded in death by her parents John and Anna Petros as well as her husband Robert. Helen is survived by her children, Kathleen and her husband Samuel Moorhead of Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri and her son Robert Buzan Jr. of Arlington, Virginia and her granddaughter Kaitlin Moorhead. Helen served her country for two years in the United States Air Force where she served as a Registered Nurse. After the Air Force, Helen worked for St. Vincent Hospital until her retirement. Helen was a long time member of the Arkansas Association of Nursing and was a supporter of the Humane Society. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at Immaculate Conception Church, 7000 JFK Blvd. in North Little Rock, Arkansas on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 10 a.m. www.griffinleggetresthills.com.

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•–––––ADDISON DAY SR., 68, of Little Rock, formerly of Marvell, died Thursday, October 24 at Hospice Home Care Center in Little Rock. His wife, two sons, four daughters, three brothers, four sisters and a host of other relatives survive him. Visitation will be held Friday, November 1 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Branscumb Funeral Home Chapel in Brinkley. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 2 at 11 a.m. at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 4400 Highway 316 South in Poplar Grove. Interment will take place at Pleasant Grove Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley. (870) 734-2772. branscumbfuneralhome1928@ yahoo.com & Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.

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•–––––CATHERINE CLAIRE DRILLING, 65, of Little Rock passed away Oct. 29, 2013. Born in Little Rock to William J. Drilling Sr. and Catherine Auderer Drilling, she was a lifetime member of Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church. A graduate of Mt. St. Mary’s in 1965 and UALR in 1969, she worked in the accounting department of UALR for over 42 years.

Preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Mary Elizabeth Drilling, she is survived by her sister, Rita Anne Williams, and husband, George; and her brother, William Joseph Drilling Jr., and his wife, Pam.

The rosary service will be Saturday, Nov. 2 at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of the Holy Souls, followed by the funeral Mass at 10 a.m. celebrated by Rev. Charles J. Thessing and Rev. Tom Marks. Memorials may be made to the Msgr. Francis A. Allen Trust Fund at Holy Souls School.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court, (501) 224-2200. Catherine’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––LOUIS JAMES FOSTER, 84, Little Rock, departed this life Oct. 24, 2013. He retired from the Little Rock Street Department after 45 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Emma Foster. He leaves to cherish his memory: children, Sterling Foster of Phillipine, Island, Steven Foster of Denver, Co., David Foster of Greenburg, Pa., Kathleen Foster Brewer of Little Rock, Thomas Earl of Roland, Ark., Patricia Stewart of Little Rock; stepson, Bertram Butler; stepdaughter, Rita Butler, Little Rock; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; other family and friends. Visitation 12-5 p.m. today and service 11 a.m. Friday, both to be held at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, LR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

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•–––––HARRY GEORGE HRONAS, 61, of Little Rock passed from this life to life everlasting in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Oct. 24, 2013. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. with a Trisagion Service at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock (501) 661-9111. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 1100 Napa Valley Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72211. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Humane Society of Pulaski County or Arkansas Children’s Hospital cardiac department. To sign the online guestbook, go to www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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•–––––WANDA LEE BRANSCUM LINGO, 80, of Hensley, Ark., died Tuesday. Survivors: sons, Steve Lingo, Bill Lingo; daughter, Brenda Hatcher; two brothers; four sisters, eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. Graveside: 3 p.m. Friday, Jefferson Cemetery. Visitation: at the funeral home, 1-2 p.m. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Sheridan, Ark. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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•–––––WILLIAM WAYNE RODGERS, 94, of North Little Rock was born Aug. 24th, 1919, in Little Rock, Ark., and passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013.

He is preceded in death by his son, Darriel Wayne Rodgers. He is survived by his wife, Mary, of 59 years and his children, Ron Rodgers (Mary Lee) of San Angelo, Texas, Pat Bzdok (Bob) of Phoenix, Ariz., Betty Melan of Metairie, La., Linda DeWitt (Dale) of Redding, Calif., and Michael Faith of Beebe; also 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

He was a man of strong character and high values who loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a self-employed sheet-metal worker having owned Standard Heating and Ventilating in Albuquerque, N.M., and was a longtime member of Sylvan Hills Baptist Church.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road in North Little Rock. www. griffinleggettresthills.com.

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•–––––JAMES EDWARD “JIM” SPENCER, 80, of Little Rock died Monday night, Oct. 28, 2013. Born in Batesville during the Depression to James O. Spencer and Elizabeth Snapp, Jim sold newspapers in the Heights before school and attended Forest Park Grammar School, attaining the office of president of the sixth-grade class. Throwing all those newspapers helped Jim develop a strong left arm – an arm that would propel him into prominence on the pitcher’s mound.

After starring for the Newport football and baseball teams, Jim went to Oklahoma A&M on a baseball scholarship. After his freshman year, he signed a contract with the Braves organization and earned a reputation as a blazing reliever in Corpus Christie, Quebec, Jacksonville and Atlanta. He also earned the nickname “Sweetroll Spencer” after a sportswriter caught him with a big bag of bakery goods in the bullpen. Career highlight: striking out Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews and Del Crandall one inning in an exhibition game against the Milwaukee Braves.

In the off-season, Jim attended the University of Arkansas and pledged Kappa Sigma. After graduation, he retired from baseball, married Kay Terry, started a family and began selling life insurance. He helped pioneer the concept of “association insurance” and soon became a much in-demand consultant to insurance companies all across the U.S.

Spencer served on the Newport School Board and the board of Merchants and Planters Bank. Jim helped Bill Alexander in his first race for Congress and was one of Dale Bumpers’ first county chairmen. He rose to the highest ranks of amateur golfers in Arkansas, enjoying the social aspects of the game as much as the sport of it. After he wore out his original hips, he switched to gin rummy, becoming a fixture at Pleasant Valley Country Club.

He is survived by Kay; his sons, Steve and Jimmy; and daughter, Elizabeth; his daughter-in-law, Angie; and grandson and granddaughter, Sam and Addie.

A memorial service will be held at Pleasant Valley Country Club, 1 Pleasant Valley Drive in Little Rock on Friday, Nov. 1 at 11 a.m. The Rev. J. Russell Snapp will be presiding. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to: Junior Deputy Baseball, P.O. Box 250709, Little Rock, Ark. 72225-0709. P: (501) 372-7640.

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•–––––Our former provincial, and esteemed brother, Father CHRISTOPHER TIMONEY OCD of Little Rock died Monday afternoon, Oct. 28, 2012, in San Antonio, Texas. Born on May 30, 1935, to Michael and Anna Baker Timoney in Philadelphia, Pa., he was christened five weeks later as John Francis Joseph Timoney in Francis Xavier Church. He entered our new Carmelite seminary in Dallas on Oct. 7, 1951, and received the Carmelite habit at Marylake, Ark., with his classmate Henry Bordeaux on July 15, 1954, taking the name Christopher of the Immaculate Conception, O.C.D.

Christopher took his vows on July 16, 1955, and was sent to study at Assumption Seminary in San Antonio. He was ordained a priest on May 26, 1962, and sent to Conception Abbey in Missouri for a summer pastoral course in June. His first assignment was at our Marylake Novitiate from September ’62 to February ’63, when Fr. Raymond sent him to Houston for two years. He was then named superior of Mount Carmel in Dallas for six years, during which time it was run as an interprovincial seminary for candidates from the Oklahoma and Washington provinces.

In 1972, Herman named him prior and pastor in San Antonio, and the chapter of 1975 elected him provincial. In 1978, he returned to San Antonio, and in 1981, he was stationed at Santa Maria in Dallas under Thomas. In 1984, Ralph named him superior of Santa Maria, but moved him at Thanksgiving of 1986 to San Antonio to be the director of students. Father suffered a huge stoke on April 9, 1987. Although physically incapacitated, Father continued a ministry of spiritual direction and confessor to bishops of the archdiocese for 15 years at our monastery after the stroke. In 2002, he needed the assistance of St. Francis Home, where he died Monday afternoon around 1:25 p.m.

A Mass for All Saints Day will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, at the Monastery of Marylake, 5151 Marylake Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72206 followed by a burial rite for Fr. Christopher at Marylake Cemetery. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.giffinleggetthealeyroth. com.

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•–––––MIKE TURNER, 54, of Little Rock died, Monday, Oct. 28, 2013. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, at Buie Funeral Home with burial in Prosperity Cemetery. Visitation is 12 to 2 p.m. Friday, prior to service time. Arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216. www.buiefuneralhome.com.

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•–––––On Oct. 30, 2013, HELON KENNEDY WRIGHT lost her battle with Alzheimer’s. Helon was born Aug. 29, 1934, in Broom, Miss., to Clarence and Helon Berry. Her mother passed soon after her birth, and she became the beloved baby of not only her father, but two wonderful aunts, Exie Gipson and Virginia Jones. Clarence would remarry and give her a beautiful sister, Paula Cochran of Broom, and a wonderful brother, Keith Berry, also of Broom. After one year at Southern Mississippi University, Helon came to spend the summer with favorite cousin, Anna Gray, where she met and married James H. Wright. James and Helon had three children, James Jr. of Anderson, Mo., Cindy (Lambertus) of Jacksonville, Ark., and Beckie (Bobenmoyer). Helon worked outside the home but her most beloved position would be as the secretary at First United Methodist Church of Jacksonville, where she served for 32 years.

Helon is preceded in death by her father, Clarence; mother, Helon; her husband, James; niece, Leslie Cochran; her brother and sister-in-law, Dub and Margie Wright; and her beloved friend, Johnnie Tripp. She is survived by her, son James (wife, Debbie); daughters, Cindy (husband, Gary) and Beckie; brother, Kieth (wife, Diane); and sister, Paula (husband, Gerald); her beloved grandsons, Jon and Aaron Wright, Danner Rogers, Robert Lambertus and Jacob Bobenmoyer; and her great-grandchildren, whom she cherished even more. Helon found great friendship and laughter with her longtime friend, Arleta Dupree. Helon will continue to watch over her favorite pastors, Dr. Greg Webb and Charles Watt.

The family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers of Arkansas Hospice and everyone who cared for her during her battle with Alzheimer’s. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made, in her name, to the First United Methodist Church in Jacksonville, Ark. Family visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Arkansas Funeral Care, 2620 W. Main St., Jacksonville. Memorial service will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Jacksonville, Ark. www.arkansasfuneralcare. com.

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•–––––JAMES PATTERSON (PAT) YOUNG, 61, passed away on Monday, Oct. 28, 2013.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Arthur Young. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Nancy (Nute) Young; stepson, Billy J. Smith of Calion; mother, Helen Young of North Little Rock; and his half-brother, Charles Michael Young of Hot Springs.

He graduated from NLR High in 1970 and received his bachelor’s degree in Middle Eastern history from the American Institute of Holy Land Studies. Pat was the owner of the Log Home Resource Center and was wellknown and respected in the loghome industry. He was an Eagle Scout and founder of Troop 776 in Sherwood. He was a supporter of the Rollin’ Razorback Wheel Chair Basketball team and was an inspiration to all who knew him.

Visitation will be held at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home from 6-8: pm on Thursday, Oct. 31 with a graveside service on Friday, Nov. 1 at 9 a.m. at Rest Hills Memorial Park, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, Ark. (501) 835-3515. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Pat’s name to the Rollin’ Razorback Wheel Chair Basketball team.

Arkansas

ANTIOCH — Dennis James Collie, 56, of Antioch passed away October 28, 2013. Visitation: Friday November 1, 2013, 1-2 p.m., Antioch Assembly of God Church. Services will follow at 2 p.m. Burial: Antioch Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home of Malvern, Ark. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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•–––––ARKANA — Betty S. Goforth, age 66, of Arkana, died Tuesday. Funeral Service: 10 a.m., Friday, Roller Funeral Home Chapel; interment: Arkana Cemetery. Survivors: Mother: Arrie Goforth; brother: Robert Goforth; sisters: Cathy Copeland, Mary, Walton. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––BAUXITE — Shelia Dianne Roberson, 56, died October 28, 2013. Shelia was born February 21, 1957 in Bastrop, Louisiana.

Visitation is Friday, November 1st from 6-8 p.m. Funeral is Saturday, November 2nd at 11 a.m., Smith Family Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton, Arkansas. Information: 501-778-7100. Online guestbook: www.smithfamilycares.com.

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•–––––CABOT — Henry Woodson Harris, Jr. 78, of Cabot passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2013. He was born August 24, 1935 in Aransas Pass, Texas to the late Henry Woodson and Clara Mae Wolfe Harris. Mr. Harris was a member and Deacon at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Cabot. He was a 20 year veteran of the United States Air Force, serving in Vietnam. After his retirement from the military, he worked for the United States Postal Service for 10 years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Edith Ropke Harris of Cabot; his children, Sylvia and her husband, Tom of Cabot, Debbie and her husband, Ottis of Beebe, and Barbara of Cabot; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jean Tilley of Manning and Dorothy Anderson of Greeley, Colorado; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Friday, November 1, 2013 at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home. Services are 2 p.m., Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, with Brother Dennis Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Building Fund, 10525 Mt. Pleasant Cutoff, Cabot, Arkansas 72023. Arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––CABOT — John Buford Waymack age 90 of Cabot passed away Sunday, October 27, 2013.

John is survived by wife of 57 years Margie Guenther Waymack, daughter: Paula G. Bradford of Cabot, granddaughter: Jennifer Witcher Munn (Michael) of Perryville, grandson: Matthew P. Lawrence of Cabot, sister in law Patricia West (Art) of Murphy, North Carolina, brother in law: Robert Guenther of Cisco, Texas, and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, October 31, 2013 from 5 p.m. till 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Friday, November 1, 2013 Sumner Cemetery in Cabot. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot (501) 941-7888.

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•–––––CAMDEN — Sadie Micka Mc-Lelland-Wactor, 18 of Camden, Ark. died Sunday, October 27, 2013. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Cullendale Assembly of God Church. Visitation: Friday 6-8 p.m. at Cullendale Assembly of God Church. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––CONWAY — Johnnie Patrick Foreman died Friday, October 25, 2013. Services are 10 p.m., Friday, November 1, 2013, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Burial at Arkansas State Veteran’s Cemetery, North Little Rock. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online to: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com.

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•–––––CURTIS — Randy McGrew, 61, of Curtis passed away Tuesday evening, October 29. He was born December 16, 1951 in Hot Springs to Wilma and J.D. Mc-Grew of Glenwood.

Survivors include his wife, Georgia, of the home; his sons, Derek (Deanna) McGrew of Benton, Kyle (Kelly) of Arkadelphia; his grandson to whom he was known as “Poppie”, Cade (Kyle and Kelly), and soon to be twin grandchildren, (Derek and Deanna). He is also survived by his father, Rev. J.D. McGrew; his brother, Dr. Gary L. McGrew; his sisters, Dr. Regina Thomason (Terry) and Kina Clayton (Danny), all of Hot Springs; numerous nieces and nephews; his maternal uncle, Joe Floyd (Laquita) Wright of Glenwood and other family members.

Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. at Ruggles-Wilcox in Arkadelphia, with a celebration of his life at 2 p.m. Friday, November 1, at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Mt. Tabor Cemetery in Glenwood. Memorials may be made to CADC (Senior Citizen Center) of Arkadelphia; First Baptist Church of Curtis; or Mt. Tabor Cemetery of Glenwood. Online guest register is available at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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•–––––DES ARC — James Alverson, 78, of Des Arc died Sunday. Survivors include one son, two daughters, two brothers, 17 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and his puppy Cocoa. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Friday at Faith Missionary Baptist Church with funeral services starting at 2 p.m. Burial in Sandhill Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. Online guest register www.garthfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––FIFTY-SIX — Farris Pinkston, 54 of Fifty-Six died October 28, 2013 at Mountain Home, Ark. Survivors: his mother, Lois; brother, Roger Ginn; sisters, Charlotte Cummings and Macey Raby. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Table Rock Community Building. Roller Coffman Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––GLENWOOD — Eric D. Cook, age 28, of Glenwood died Tuesday, October 29, 2013. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Glenwood with Bro. Jeremy Graves officiating. Visitation will be Friday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Interment will be in the Mount Gilead Cemetery. Guest registry is at www. davis-smith.com.

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•–––––GRAPEVINE — Peggy Holland Webb, 64, of Grapevine, Ark., died Saturday. Survivors: sons, Gary, Michael, Thomas, Timothy, Christopher; daughters, Vicki, Christie, Caitlin, Deborah; brothers, Carl, John, Ricky, Judge Berlin Jones; sisters, Evelyn; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday, Grapevine Church of God in Christ. Visitation: Saturday, 9-11 a.m. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Sheridan, Ark. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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•–––––HELENA-WEST HELENA — Services for Wilhelmine Jones, 89, of West Helena are 10 a.m., Saturday, Roller-Citizens. Visitation, Friday, 6-8 p.m., Roller-Citizens. Burial-Sunset Memorial Park, West Helena. Survivors: seven children, 17 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one greatgreat-grandchild, four siblings, other friends, family. Services directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Online guestbook www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––HOLLY GROVE — Lucy Lee Knowles, 90, of Holly Grove, died Sunday October 27 at her home. Three daughters, a son, two step children, 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives survive her. Visitation will be held Friday, November 1 from 6 until 8 p.m. at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, Highway 86 in Holly Grove. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, November 2 at 2 p.m. at St. Luke Baptist Church in Holly Grove. Interment will take place at Shady Grove Cemetery in Clarendon by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley. (870) 734-2772. branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.com & Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.

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•–––––HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Abigail Louise Donkersloot, 89, of Hot Springs Village, Ark., died October 26, 2013. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday October 31, 2013 at Christ Lutheran Church, Hot Springs Village, Ark. Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

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•–––––LONOKE — Susie Mae Bizzell-Coleman went away to be with Jesus on Saturday, October 26, 2013, at UAMS Little Rock, surrounded by her loving family.

Cherishing her memories are her husband of 55 years of marriage, L.C. Sr.; children, James E. (Linda) Long of Stuggart, Raymond L. (Beverly) Coleman of Little Rock, Donald G. (Angie) Coleman of Vallejo, Calif., George L. Coleman, North Little Rock, John W. (Brenda) Coleman of Dallas, Texas, and Beverly Coleman-Keown, Lowell, Ark.; siblings: Eddie (Rita) Bizzell) of Dayton, Ohio, Ida M. Edmonson, England, Ark., Inez Nichols of Little Rock, and Hazel L. Stuart, Chicago, Ill.; 67 grandchildren, and a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and great-great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and very dear friends.

Repass: Friday, November 1, 2013, at St. John Baptist Church, Lonoke, from 6:30–8 p.m. Life and Legacy Celebration: 1 p.m. Saturday, November 2, 2013, at Gateway Fellowship Church. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens, arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www. boydfuneralhome.net.

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•–––––MALVERN — Owen Milton Rylie, 53, Malvern, passed away October 29, 2013. He was born September 24, 1960, in Benton, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Owen Lewis Rylie and Ruby Lee Rylie.

Survivors: wife, Terry Lynn Smith, Malvern; son, Billy Joe Laster, Benton; daughters, Penny Rylie, Malvern and Shelly Bradshaw, Benton; brothers, William Rylie, Benton, Charles Rylie, Sheridan, Gerald Rylie, Roe and Ronnie Rylie, Benton; sisters, Bonnie Rylie, Traskwood, Doris Tarvin, Paron, Barbara McKenny, Little Rock, Nelda Maher, Little Rock, Mamie Rylie, Benton, Sandra Rylie, Benton, and Joyce Thornberry, Benton; grandchildren, Hank Stewart and Jacob Jett; several nieces, nephews.

Visitation, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Ashby Funeral Home. Services, 11 a.m. Friday, Ashby Funeral Home with burial at Old Union Cemetery. Guest book, www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––MARION — William Michael “Mike” Sulcer, 70, of Marion went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 29, 2013, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Mr. Sulcer was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He will be mourned by many close family members and friends. Graveside services were held on October 30, 2013, at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, Arkansas. Memorial may be made to the Eight Street Mission for Jesus Christ, 103 S. 8th, West Memphis, Arkansas 72301. Services by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home On-line guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––MOUNTAIN VIEW — Thomas S. Cowan, 70, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at Stone County Nursing and Rehab Center in Mountain View, Arkansas. He was born on April 14, 1943. If anyone has information on Mr. Cowan would you please call Roller Coffman Crouch at (870) 269-3210 or (870) 269-3462. Thank you.

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•–––––MOUNTAIN VIEW — Margaret E. (Raines) Snapp, 88, of Mountain View, died October 29, 2013. Survivors are eight children, 11 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be Friday, November 1, 2013, 1 p.m. at Flatwoods Cemetery, Mountain View, Arkansas. Arrangements by Roller Coffman Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––NORMAN — Alice Pearson, age 92, of Norman, went to be with the Lord Monday, October 28, 2013. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, in Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Glenwood with Bro. Dale Hamilton officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Interment will be in the Black Springs Cemetery. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

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•–––––PINE BLUFF — Steven James Robinson, 67, of Pine Bluff, died Tuesday, October 29, 2013. He was born August 3, 1946, in Pine Bluff, son of Juara Knight Robinson and Afton Cash Robinson. Mr. Robinson was reared and received his early education in White Hall, graduating from White Hall High School. He worked for Safeway for over 20 years before starting his own business. Steven owned and operated The Country Butcher in Pine Bluff for many years. Mr. Robinson was a member of Centennial Fellowship Church in White Hall, where he actively served as a Deacon. He was an avid deer hunter and member of Kissee Creek Deer Camp.

He was preceded in death by his mother and son, Kevin Todd Robinson. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Crutchfield Robinson of Pine Bluff; son, David Robinson of Fayetteville; father, Juara Robinson of Pine Bluff; sister, Lynda Pirtle of Fort Worth, Texas, and mother-in-law, Geraldine Crutchfield of Pine Bluff.

A memorial service will be 2 p.m., Friday, November 1, 2013, in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son with Pastor Dennis Owens officiating. Visitation will be Friday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until service time at Robinson’s. Memorials may be made to Centennial Fellowship Church Building Fund, 1400 Centennial Lane, White Hall, Arkansas 71602 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 100, Department 300, Memphis, Tennessee 38148-0552. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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•–––––ROE — Glenda Jo Stokes, 63, of Roe passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at her home. She was born May 4, 1950, in Humphrey to John Edward Ellison and Alta Mae Boston Ellison. She was a retired cafeteria worker and was employed at Lennox until her health failed. She was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Renee Barnett Rose; and a brother, Johnny Ray Ellison. Survivors are her husband, Terry Stokes; sons, Jason Barnett (Dana) of Casscoe, Preston Barnett (Hope) of Stuttgart and Greg Stokes (Shannon) of Casscoe; daughters, Terri Jo Newkirk of Casscoe and DeeAnne Herring (Stephen) of Ulm; nine grandchildren, Jayna and Lauren Barnett, Addison and Colby Barnett, Logan and Anna Grace Stokes, Jenna Newkirk and Cameron and Carter Herring; brothers, Thurman Ellison (Patty) of Quitman and Jesse Ellison (Jean) of Guy; and sisters, Millie Harp (Henry) of England, Debra Hammerly of Stuttgart and Pam Harris of Beebe.

Funeral services, officiated by Bro. Sam Morgan and Bro. David Inzer, are 2 p.m. Thursday at Turpin Funeral Home chapel with burial following in Lone Tree Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Calvary Missionary Baptist Church or Hospice Home Care of Pine Bluff. Please go to www.turpinco.com to sign the online guestbook.

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•–––––RUSSELLVILLE — Patricia Ann Schrock Martin, age 71, died October 28, 2013. A Celebration of Life will be at 10 a.m. on November 2, 2013, at First Free Will Baptist Church in Russellville under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.

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•–––––SEARCY — Robert Edwin Ostrom, 70, of Searcy, died October 29, 2013. Visitation is 12 noon Saturday, November 2, at St. Paul United Methodist until the funeral hour at 2 p.m. Interment will be 12 noon Tuesday, November 5, at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in NLR. Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home has been entrusted with services.

Condolences: www.SearcyMcEuenFuneralHome.com.

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•–––––SEARCY — Dr. Reginald John Rutherford, of Searcy, born March 16, 1952, resurrected October 28, 2013. He is originally from Toronto, Canada, where he completed his medical studies at Queens University, and residency at Sunnybrook Hospital, where he met his wife, Judith Lynn Beardsall. In 1991, they moved to Searcy, Arkansas with their two daughters, Megan Rutherford and Samantha Marxen. There he continued his neurology practice, first with Searcy Medical Center, and then with Arkansas Orthopedic Specialists in Little Rock.

Along with his wife and two daughters, he leaves behind his father, Dr. Reginald W. Rutherford and mother Eleanor Rutherford in Toronto, as well as his sisters, Dr. Susan Rutherford in Toronto, and Jane Bradley in Saint Catherines, Canada. He is preceded in death by two brothers, David and Peter Rutherford.

Reggie was a caring person who enjoyed life as a loving devoted husband, father, and physician. This kind, gentle man also enjoyed adventure including horseback riding, skiing, exercising, reading a good book, shopping and doing fun loving things with his family. His smile will be greatly missed in many places.

It was Reggie’s wish that no fuss be made for him. Since his life had been so blessed, the family requests to celebrate his life and friendship, you might find it in your heart to donate to the national or local Multiple Sclerosis Society in his name.

In keeping with his wishes, the family will celebrate his life and disposition of his ashes in a private ceremony. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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•–––––SPRINGFIELD — Dean McCoy, 75, of Springfield, died Monday, October 29, 2013. Funeral services: 2 p.m. Saturday, November 2, at New Life Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will be at Kilgore Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday, November 1, at funeral home. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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•–––––ST. JOE — JB Cearley, 89 of St. Joe died Sunday. JB was a veteran of the US Navy. Survivors: wife, Nancy, sons, Jamie & Ronald Cearley, Randall Lynn, Ronnie Trimble, daughter, Ramona Austin, sister, Ruby Harrell, 15 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday, Roller-Coffman Funeral Home, Marshall.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––ST. JOE — James Henry Ramsey, 94, of St. Joe died Tuesday. Survivors: Ronnie Ramsey, Kaye Ratchford, Kim Teague, Patricia Taylor, Jimmy Teague, Judy Coleman, many grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall. Graveside services: 1 p.m. Thursday, Osborne Cemetery in St. Joe. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––STAR CITY — Mary Frances Womack, 79, of Star City died Tuesday at Gardner Nursing Center. She was born November 6, 1933, in Searcy to the late Clarence and Blanche Fields Maness. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Star City, retired Assistant Vice-President at The Bank of Star City for over 32 years, member of The Bridge Club and loyal Star City Bulldog and UCA Bear fan.

Also preceding her in death was her husband of 60 years, Dalda F. Womack. Survivors include one son, Randy (Gayle) Womack of Gillett; one daughter, Laura (Bo) Holthoff of Dumas; eight grandchildren, Jordan Womack (Ryan) Gardner, Chase (Julianne) Gasaway, Ryan (Kenna) Womack, Sydney Jade Gasaway, Sage Gasaway, Claudia Holthoff Sullivan, Caroline Holthoff and Victoria Holthoff; and six great-grandchildren, Lainie and Reese Gardner, Eli Womack, Isaiah Hayes, Blagg and Bassett Sullivan.

Funeral services are 11 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church in Star City with Bro. Bryan Diffee officiating. Visitation is 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at the church. Graveside will be at 2 p.m. at Gillett Cemetery. Pallbearers are Mark Mallard, Gary Neal Holzhauer, Chase Gasaway, Ryan Womack, Sage Gasaway and Ryan Gardner. The family asks that memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church, 300 Washington St., Star City, Ark. 71667. The family would like to send a special Thank You to Gardner Nursing Center and especially Pat Barnhardt and Tammy Smith. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www. griffinfuneralservice.net.

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•–––––STUTTGART — Floyd Ice, 63 of Stuttgart passed away peacefully in his home October 26, 2013. Visitation Friday 5-7 November 1, 2013, at Lively Stone Church. Funeral service Saturday, November 2, 2013, 1 p.m. at Victors Empowerment Center. Services entrusted to Integrity Funeral Home Stuttgart, Ark. 870-672-7221. www.integrityfuneralhome.us or facebook Al/ Phil Allen-owners.

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•–––––TILLAR — Mitchell Ryan Head, 27, of Tillar, Ark., died Tuesday, October 29, 2013. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. October 31, 2013, at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service. Funeral service is 2 p.m. November 1, 2013, at Griffin-Culpepper Chapel. Burial at Dermott Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service of McGehee, Ark. Online guestbook: www.griffinculpepper.com.

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•–––––VIOLA — Lena June Hutson, 65, of Viola, died Oct. 29, 2013, at her home in Viola. Graveside services Friday, 10 a.m., Viola Cemetery with burial to follow. Under the direction of Cox-Blevins Funeral Home in Salem.

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•–––––WARREN — Steve Taylor, age 46, of Warren, Ark., died Tuesday October 29, 2013, at home. Graveside 2 p.m. Thursday, October 31, at Oakland Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 30, at Frazer’s. Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

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ADELANTO, Calif. — Ober T. Parker was born Jan. 23, 1949, to the late Joshua Parker and Willie Mae Morris Parker (Mama Willie) in Dermott, Ark. He was a graduate of Horace Mann High School, class of 1969. He was preceded in death by one brother, Anderson Nelson; and one sister, Lemuriel Nelson Henderson. Ober T. leaves to cherish his memories: one son, Tyrone Parker; one daughter, Calishia Parker; and Lourdes Parker (the mother of his children); two grandchildren; six brothers; and six sisters. Memorial services to be held at Faithful Covenant M. B. Church, Colton, Calif., Nov. 2, 2013, at 11 a.m. Local announcement by Watson Northcrest Funeral Home, North Little Rock.

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•–––––FONTANA, Calif. — Marilyn Carroll, 57, passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013, at San Antonio Hospital surrounded by family. She was born to the late Lezell and Aretha Carroll. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Nicey Jenkins, Mary Carroll; and one brother, Samuel Carroll. She is survived by her husband, Joe Jordan; son, Andre Brooks; three grandchildren, Cameron and Chaela Brooks of Detroit and Jaden Brook of California; sisters, Aretha Carroll, Alice Williams (Herman), Eunice Qualls (Roby Lee), all of California, Ann Burnett, Lee Jones, both of Detroit, Barbara Jackson (Charles) of Arkansas; two brothers, Lezell Carroll (Lois), Hershel Carroll (Jean), both of Arkansas. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, 11 a.m. at St. John Baptist Church, 605 E. Palm, Lonoke, Ark. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202. (501) 376-4800.

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•–––––RINGGOLD, Ga. — Dr. A.H. Swain, 94, of Ringgold, Ga., passed away on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, in Chattanooga, Tenn. He was born on May 9, 1919, in Booneville, Ark., to his parents, G.E. and Pearl Charline (Mc-Caslin) Swain. He was a retired chiropractor and served in Belgium during WWII.

Dr. Swain, chiropractic physician, was a graduate of Palmer Chiropractic College in Davenport, Iowa. He practiced in El Dorado, Ark., for about 40 years and completed post-graduate courses in radiology, interpretation, nutritional and blood chemistry analysis. He was proficient in Gonstead and Grostic technique. Swain served as president and vice president of the Arkansas Chiropractic Association and served on the board of examiners for 12 years. He was voted Chiropractor of the Year in 1968.

He is preceded in death by his parents, G.E. and Pearl Swain; wife, Dorothy Louise Swain; son, Barry Swain; sisters, Mary Sue Price and Dorothy Fargo; brother, G.E. Swain Jr.; and half-brother, William Swain. He is survived by his sister, Helen Cobler of Malvern, Ark.; half-sisters, Judy Gibson of Tulsa, Okla., and Frances Potter of Tulsa, Okla.; half-brother, J.W. Womack of Chicago, Ill.; granddaughters, Raquel Stringfellow of Sheridan, Ark., and Taylor Swain of Pontotoc, Miss.; grandsons, Andrew Swain of Snow Lake, Miss., and Alexander Swain of Snow Lake, Miss.; daughter-in-law, Ginger Swain Bright of Snow Lake, Miss.; and Mickey of Ringgold, Ga.

Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris with burial in Oakwood Cemetery in Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com. Pallbearers will be Drew Swain, Alex Swain, Gary Cobler, JD Mills and Danny Bright.

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•–––––STELLA, Mo. — John Carrol West, 65, of Stella, Mo., died September 2013. He was born in DeWitt, Ark., in February 1948 to JC West and Jamie Elizabeth Branstetter West. He retired from the United States Army after 28-and-a-half years of service to his country. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Billie Jack West. Survivors include his brothers and their families, George West of Rudy, Ark., Tim West of De-Witt, Ark., and Gary West of St. Charles, Ark. Memorial services will be Nov. 2, 2013, at St. Charles Baptist Church with Bro. Bert Thomas officiating. Arrangements by Essex Funeral Home.

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•–––––MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Alberta Stovall-Hollister, 65 of Memphis, Tenn., formerly of Cotton Plant, died Thursday, Oct. 24 at Baptist Memorial Hospital East in Memphis. Her son, Roderick Hollister, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, four sisters, four brothers and a host of other relatives survive her. Visitation will be held Friday evening, Nov. 1 from 6 until 8 p.m. at New Sardis Baptist Church, 7739 E. Holmes Road in Memphis. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. at New Sardis Baptist Church in Memphis. Interment will take place at New Sardis Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley. (870) 734-2772. branscumbfuneralhome1928@ yahoo.com and Facebook, Branscumb Funeral Home.

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•–––––MOUNT JULIET, Tenn. — Mrs. Deane Williamson, 91, of Mount Juliet, Tenn., died Oct. 29, 2013. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, at Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel in Dierks, Ark. Burial at Dierks Cemetery. Family visitation 6-8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 1 at the funeral home in Dierks. Register online www.wilkersonfuneralhomes. com.

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•–––––HOUSTON — Malva M. Tomlinson, 87, of Houston, Texas, passed away Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013. Visitation: Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, at Young’s. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today in Young’s Chapel with Rev. Miles Cook officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel Primitive Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.